Originally Posted by catzmeow

I think that it is common for people to refer to women as being more emotional and feeling than men. I don't think this is the case. I think research indicates that women are more verbo-linguistic than men, and thus, are more able to articulate their feelings, but I don't think that men are any less emotional than we are.

I would suggest the opposite. I think that women have adopted many historically masculine traits, some good and some bad. If you look at women in positions of authority, they are no better, and no worse, than men in those roles. Women sexually harass their co-workers, and female crime stats indicate a rising trend of violence.

Perhaps this means we are becoming more alike. I don't really know. I think that any period of flux is difficult. And, I have to say that I do sympathize with men right now as I think that they are subjected to a variety of mixed messages: women should be their equals on the job, and don't even think about opening that door! But, buddy, you better ante up and pay for all the dates, because we're still dating in the 50s, even though you have to spend your workday in '08.

In some ways, this period of turmoil is challenging for everyone. On the other hand, as someone who was one of the first women in an overwhelmingly male-dominated field, I do really like seeing that women today have more choices and opportunities than ever before to choose the course of their lives, and I see men doing the same, including some who choose to be stay-at-home dads.